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Planned giving

Together, we make an impact today-
and ensure tomorrow.

Trombley Society 

United Way has been serving the most critical needs of our community for over 95 years. The Trombley Society is made up of donors who want to ensure it only grows stronger for future generations.

Trombley Society gifts are an investment to the United Way Endowment Fund for long-term growth and sustainability, while also creating tax benefits for you.

Bequests

A bequest is one of the most meaningful ways to support United Way of Bay County while still taking care of your loved ones. By including United Way in your will or living trust, you can leave a lasting legacy without impacting your finances today.
Your future gift helps ensure our community continues to thrive for generations to come.

United Way has teamed up with FreeWill for a brand-new way to make sure everyone in our community has access to a FREE will planning tool. Now, it’s easy to ensure that your family and our community thrive for generations to come. Through our partnership with with FreeWill, supporters have the opportunity to write their legally valid wills online and name "United Way of Bay County" as a beneficiary.
In less than 20 minutes, you will have a will that is valid in all 50 states.

The service is 100% free whether you choose to leave a gift to UWBC or not.
Write Your Free will

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are age 70 1/2 or older, you can make a direct gift from your IRA to United Way of Bay County through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. This type of gift allows you to support our mission while potentially reducing taxable income, making it a simple and tax-efficient way to create meaningful impact today.

Gifts of Securities or Real Estate

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds or real estate can be a powerful way to support United Way while maximizing tax benefits. These gifts may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while making a significant investment in our community's future. Gifts of non-cash assets help strengthen our endowment and long-term sustainability.

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Ready to get started, or want to learn more about your options? Click the button to fill out our contact form or email nicole@unitedwaybaycounty.org for more information
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Scheduled Office Closings

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All communications received during office closings will be handled on the next opening day.

Application For Funding

All applicants must first review and sign our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before submitting their application. You will be asked to upload a signed copy of the PDF to the application form.
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